Get exceptional views of Jena and the surrounding hills from the top of this distinctive socialist-era skyscraper in the heart of the city.

Appreciate the sights and smells of this extensive and well-maintained complex that served as romantic inspiration for Goethe’s influential work.

Be entertained and educated by the music, light and star shows projected inside the dome of this historic and beautiful building in Jena.

You can find out about the history of Südliches Saaletal with a visit to Leuchtenburg Castle.

An 18th-century retreat for Duke Ernst August of Weimar, this grand castle now holds displays of precious porcelain, ceramics and glassware.

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Optical Museum Jena in Jena-Zentrum. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.